Laboratory Manager – Pre- and Postnatal Replacement

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to ensure analytical reliability, implement methods, and guarantee continuous improvement in a leading food company. Key Highlights: 1. Leads laboratory management and continuous process improvement. 2. Ensures reliability and accuracy of raw material and product analysis. 3. Is part of an established company with market-leading brands. At Grupo PROA, we are looking for a Laboratory Manager! \| Pre- and Postnatal Replacement **Location:** Malloco **Work Mode:** On-site **Contract Type:** Pre- and Postnatal Replacement At **Grupo PROA**, a company that brings together renowned brands such as **Champion Cat, Champion Dog, Champion Mini Pets, Sabro Kan, Yemita, Huevos La Granja Gallinas Libres, Performance and Select The Best**, we are seeking to incorporate a **Laboratory Manager** into our team. If you are passionate about leadership, quality, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in the food industry. **Job Objective** ---------------------- Ensure the reliability and accuracy of raw material and finished product analyses through implementation and validation of analytical methods, quality control in accordance with established standards, and compliance with applicable regulations, thereby guaranteeing continuous improvement of laboratory processes. **Main Responsibilities** --------------------------------- * Plan, organize, integrate, direct, and control laboratory activities and policies to ensure achievement of departmental objectives. * Lead laboratory management, keeping Management informed of the department’s status, results, and future requirements. * Plan and supervise physicochemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials, finished products, complaints, environmental controls, surface swabs, and personnel handling samples—ensuring timely delivery of results and communication of deviations to Quality and Production departments. * Define laboratory objectives and key performance indicators, promoting continuous process improvement. * Review, analyze, and maintain the laboratory results database up to date. * Manage the departmental budget and control associated expenses. * Manage procurement and availability of supplies and materials required for laboratory operations. * Supervise achievement of departmental objectives and coordinate preventive maintenance, equipment calibrations, and verifications, ensuring metrological traceability of results. * Ensure compliance with applicable quality, food safety, occupational health and safety, and legal requirements. **Requirements** -------------- **Education** * Professional degree in **Chemical Engineering** or related field. **Technical Knowledge** * Implementation and management of **ISO/IEC 17025**. * Implementation and validation of analytical techniques. * Proficiency in laboratory equipment, including **NIR** technology. * Experience with **LIMS** systems (Labinfy preferred). * Proficiency in wet chemical and instrumental analytical equipment, such as: * Soxhlet * Kjeldahl * Muffle furnace * HPLC * Chromatograph * Advanced or expert-level Excel. * Data analysis and interpretation. * SAP proficiency. **Competencies** * Leadership and team development. * Planning and organization. * Results orientation. * Analytical ability and decision-making. * Effective communication. * Proactivity and continuous improvement. **What We Offer** ---------------- * Opportunity to join an established company with market-leading brands. * Integration into a team committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. * Chance to contribute to high-standard process development in a collaborative environment. * On-site work in **Malloco**. * Contract for **pre- and postnatal replacement**. Do you want to be part of Grupo PROA? Apply now and take on the challenge of contributing to the quality of products delivered daily to thousands of households!